We serve clients throughout Mercer County, New Jersey — including Trenton, Hamilton, Princeton Borough, West Windsor, East Windsor, Lawrence Township, Robbinsville, Hightstown, Princeton Township, Ewing and Hopewell — and surrounding areas, including Hunterdon County and Burlington County.

Trenton Disorderly Conduct Attorney

Charged With Disorderly Conduct in the City of Trenton

One of the most commonly charged criminal offenses in Trenton is disorderly conduct. This charge is intended to punish individuals who are disruptive to public order by imposing far more serious ramification than you might anticipate. It is not unusual for a person who is charged with a Trenton disorderly conduct offense to appear in court without representation only discover just how life changing the incident will be when it is too late. Enlisting the services of a skilled attorney to defend your disorderly conduct charge is therefore definitely in your best interest.

Individuals charged with disorderly conduct in the City of Trenton run the risk of serious consequences if they are found guilty of this offense. A criminal record results from a conviction along with the possibility of a jail sentence, fines and other penalties. Retaining a defense attorney with experience defending a disorderly conduct charge in Trenton can prove to be a valuable asset in escaping negative consequences such as these. In fact, a qualified criminal lawyer may be the only thing standing between you and a permanent criminal record.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have over a century of combined experience defending disorderly conduct charges in Trenton New Jersey. Our defense team also includes several municipal court prosecutors who have handled hundreds, if not thousands, of disorderly conduct cases over the last two decades. To speak to one of our lawyers in a free consultation immediately, call 609–683–8102.

Disorderly Conduct Offense in Trenton New Jersey

Disorderly conduct is defined under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2 and is associated with recklessly or purposefully causing public inconvenience, alarm, or an annoyance. The primary purpose of the law is to prevent a person from inciting violence or panic and New Jersey law categorizes the most common types of behavior associated with disorderly conduct. The types of conduct required for a charge are:

Threatening, fighting, or engaging in behavior that is either tumultuous or violent;

Creating a condition that causes a physical danger or hazard that serves no legitimate purpose; or

Using abusive, loud, or coarse language in public that recklessly disregards sensibilities or is purposefully meant to offend (petty disorderly offense).

The behavior in question must take place in a public location such as a restaurant, workplace, apartment, school, or street. To be considered a public place the location must be one where individuals are free to visit or congregate.

Disorderly conduct is a petty disorderly persons offense. The penalties that may be imposed at the time of sentencing include a $500 fine and up to 30 days in the Mercer County Jail. An individual may apply for conditional dismissal to avoid these penalties, as well as a criminal record. This program is limited to first time offenders and has strict guidelines so it is always advisable to secure the services of an experience disorderly conduct attorney to insure the best opportunity to obtain this relief.

Trenton NJ Disorderly Conduct Defense Lawyer

Being found guilty of disorderly conduct in Trenton or anywhere else in Mercer County can negatively impact your life in many ways. In addition to being fined, you run the risk of spending several days in jail. You will also be left with a criminal record that can affect your ability to obtain employment or a professional license and may engage in many other endeavors. A defense lawyer at our firm will insure that consequences like these are averted. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall will do what it takes to fully protect you with attorneys who have the ability to produce results. Contact our offices today for a free consultation with an attorney now.

We serve clients throughout Mercer County, New Jersey — including Trenton, Hamilton, Princeton Borough, West Windsor, East Windsor, Lawrence Township, Robbinsville, Hightstown, Princeton Township, Ewing and Hopewell — and surrounding areas, including Hunterdon County and Burlington County.

If you have been charged with a crime in Mercer County, New Jersey, it is in your interests to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. For a free consultation, you can call our firm 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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